Sandra Romero
Representative
· Democrat
· District 22
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · House · D · LD 222001–02 · House · D · LD 221999–00 · House · D · LD 221997–98 · House · D · LD 221995–96 · House · D · LD 221993–94 · House · D · LD 22
191
Bills as prime sponsor
24
of those became law
831
Bills co-sponsored
9,498
Recorded votes
1.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1153 2001–02 |
Pblc wrks job order contract$ Allows public bodies authorized to use alternative public works contracting procedures to award contracts using a new process called the job order contract process where a contract is awarded for an indefinite quantity of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1154 2001–02 |
Limited public works$ Creates a new procedure, called the limited public works procedure, for state agencies and various local governments to award contracts for construction and repair projects with estimated costs of less than $35,000. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1155 2001–02 |
Alternative pblc wrks cntrct$ Extends the authority to use alternative public works procedures for six years until July 1, 2007. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1176 2001–02 |
Trans emplys/motorist assltProvides a supplementary program to reimburse employees of the department for some of their costs attributable to their being the victims of assault by motorists. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1185 2001–02 |
Family leave insuranceFinds that, although family leave laws have assisted individuals to balance the demands of the workplace with their family responsibilities, more needs to be done to achieve the goals of work force stability and economic security. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1190 2001–02 |
DSHS medical billing$ The Department of Social and Health Services may seek repayment of overpayments to vendors only if they can demonstrate intentional and knowing misconduct or clear disregard for understandable and specific billing rules. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1192 2001–02 |
Interpreters for the deafDeclares that the purpose of this act is to establish a system of licensing interpreters for the deaf that will enhance the opportunities of persons who are deaf or hearing impaired to enjoy the fruits of our society, increase... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1232 2001–02 |
Mental health services$ The amount of total mental health expenditures that may be spent on administration cannot exceed twenty percent. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1276 2001–02 |
Government accountability$ Creates the Citizens' Alliance for Government Accountability to make recommendations on increasing and improving state government efficiency, effectiveness, organization, operations, and accountability and to achieve cost savings. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1396 2001–02 |
Pesticide aerial application$ Prohibits state and local government from acquiring a pesticide for an aerial application to an incorporated area or from making such an application unless: the formula of the product is available for public inspection, and... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1399 2001–02 |
Bilingual teachers$ Amends the future teachers conditional scholarship program to allow eligibility for students who wish to gain certification or endorsement as bilingual or English as a 2nd language teachers. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1400 2001–02 |
Cooperating teachers$ Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to distribute money to school districts for stipends for public school teachers who are supervising student teachers if funding for that purpose is provided in... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1402 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitation$ Directs the Utilities and Transportation Commission to establish and maintain a no sales call list. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1410 2001–02 |
Cigarette fire safetyProvides that no person may sell cigarettes in this state unless the manufacturer of the cigarettes certifies in writing to the liquor control board that the cigarettes meet fire safety standards adopted by the Washington... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1421 2001–02 |
Personnel management$ Consolidates the Department of Personnel and the Department of Retirement Systems into one agency to be known as the Department of Human Resources. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1479 2001–02 |
State emply death benefits$ Provides a $150,000 death benefit to the survivors of members of the Public Employees = Retirement System, Teachers = Retirement System, and the School Employees = Retirement System who die in the course of employment. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1480 2001–02 |
LEOFF retirement transferAuthorizes certain law enforcement officers to transfer retirement service. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1520 2001–02 |
Family leave insurance$ Establishes the family leave insurance program. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1524 2001–02 |
Human rights commission$ Amends the law against discrimination to prohibit discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1538 2001–02 |
Bereavement leaveAuthorizes bereavement leave for state employees. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1539 2001–02 |
Primary date$ Moves other election-related dates back to accommodate the primary date change, including dates for filing declarations of candidacy and holding minor party and independent candidate conventions. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1569 2001–02 |
OFM agency requirementsRevises the office of financial management's budgeting, accounting, and reporting requirements for state agencies. Repeals RCW 79.44.180. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1570 2001–02 |
Citizen councilor networkRecognizes that some citizens have difficulty accessing political processes that rely on public hearings held at locations that are often distant or held at inappropriate times from their residence or workplace. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1600 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitations$ Establishes a residential telephone solicitation no-call list under the Department of Licensing. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1637 2001–02 |
Long-term care paraprofessnl$ The Department of Social and Health Services is directed to establish a wage enhancement program to raise the wages of long-term care paraprofessional workers by an across the board $1 in the year 2001 and an average of $1 in 2002. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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